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Aran Insurance Services Group Announces Aspen American Insurance Company as Additional Carrier for Self-Storage Product Line
Aran Insurance Services Group today announced Aspen American Insurance Company as an additional carrier for property and casualty subsidiary MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. Aspen will provide MiniCo a specialized business-owners policy with enhanced specialty coverages and expanded geographic and... - June 27, 2011 - Aran Insurance Services Group
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in Silicon Valley Business Journal
Helen Pastorino of Pertria had been featured in the Silicon Valley Business Journal. - June 27, 2011 - Pertria
Linda Craft Testing New Short Sale Software for National Lender
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® will be testing a new short sale system being developed by Bank of America. Craft learned of the opportunity while attending the annual Momentum Conference on behalf of the Distressed Property Institute in Orlando, Florida. “Short sales are an important... - June 26, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in The New York Times
Helen Pastorino was referenced in the New York Times for her willingness to adopt the newest technologies and means of communication to help her business thrive in the competitive real estate market. - June 25, 2011 - Pertria
10 Charles Reinhart Company Agents Earn GRI Designation
10 Agents with the Charles Reinhart Company recently earned their GRI Designation. - June 25, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
RE/MAX Results Moves to New Location in Wilmington
RE/MAX Results, formerly located at 315 W. Baltimore St., in Wilmington, Ill., has relocated to a newly remodeled facility at 201 S. First St. Owners Aggie Masse and Frank Shinnick completed the move to the new location late this spring. By serving the Wilmington area for the past five years,... - June 24, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Local Agent, Yolanda Graham, Provides Free Government Program Eligibility Surveys to Cobb County Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships
Website presents information and answers questions on homeowner eligibility with new foreclosure avoidance resource. - June 24, 2011 - Gramm and Associates, Inc.
Union Holding Group Announces Online Expansion with New Site sellnjhouse.net
Union Holding Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Holding Company, announced today their online expansion in adding new site sellnjhouse.net to their roster of websites. Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Consorte, said “We’ve seen tremendous growth so far in 2011 through... - June 24, 2011 - Union Property Group
Luxury Home Sales in Silicon Valley Dip But Prices Up, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Million-dollar home sales in Silicon Valley took a step back in May but the median sale price moved higher from the same month last year, according Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 230 homes sold for more than $1... - June 24, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Denver Green Cube Show Home Announces Event Calendar
LoHi’s LEED Platinum Show Home announces eco-event roster to benefit North High’s Environmental Studies Scholarship. - June 24, 2011 - Denver Green Cube Show Home
Creative InfoCity Limited Renews ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Creative InfoCity Limited (CIL), solely managing the “InfoCity” project, announced renewal of its stringent ISO 9001:2008 certification establishing its position as a credible organization with well-defined procedures and processes to provide quality services to its customers. - June 24, 2011 - Creative InfoCity Ltd
Friend of Pertria, Takigawa Design Wins 2011 Gold Summit Creative Award
Takigawa Design, a brand strategy and design firm based in Monterey, California, was awarded the 2011 Gold Summit Creative Award for their poster titled: “Act Accordingly.” - June 23, 2011 - Pertria
Hamptons of Hinsdale Resurrected by Two Grosvenor, Inland and Next Generation Development
The Hamptons of Hinsdale is a development located near downtown Hinsdale that will feature 93 condominiums, 26 townhomes and three custom single-family residences. The property is owned by Inland Opportunity Hinsdale Hamptons LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland Opportunity Fund, LLC, and financed by Grosvenor Residential Partners I LP and Citizens Financial Bank, with Next Generation Development LLC handling construction and sales. - June 23, 2011 - Next Generation Development
Deerfield Realty Purchases The Mercer Retail from Prometheus
Menlo Park-based, commercial real estate firm Deerfield Realty acquired the retail portion of award-winning mixed-use development The Mercer – called The Mercer Retail -- from Prometheus Real Estate, the Bay Area’s largest private owner of multi-family properties. The Mercer Retail, located at 1615-1699 North California Boulevard in Walnut Creek is comprised of a 22,023 square foot ground floor retail condominium built below 181 luxury residential apartments and condominiums. - June 23, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Gulf Vacationers Still Have Time to Buy Brett/Robinson’s Discounted Concert Tickets
Gulf Coast visitors looking to attend a summer concert have until the end of June to take advantage of Brett/Robinson’s discounted tickets special. The offer was originally posted on the company’s website in April and is good until June 30th. Vacationers who book a minimum four-night... - June 23, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Women in Default Services Invite Katerina Gasset, Local Speaker, Realtor® and Proprietor of Coach Katerina LLC, to Speak at the REO Conference in Las Vegas, NV
Women In Default Services, WinDS is hosting an event with Lender Round Tables with Asset Managers. Shelley Kaye, the executive director has contracted with Katerina Gasset, a local Wellington realtor, author, speaker and consultant to speak at the event which is being held June 23 to June 25, 2011... - June 23, 2011 - Coach Katerina LLC
Leading Irvine Realtor Bruce Clark of the Clark Group and Surterre Properties Announces Sale of 8 Fair Oaks, Northpark, Irvine
Large Huntington model home in Northpark Irvine successfully closed escrow. Home was marketed for sale by the Clark Group of Surterre Properties, the leading Orange County luxury home broker. - June 23, 2011 - Clark Group
Heritage Capital Group and Pegasus Residential Join Forces to Continue North Carolina Portfolio Expansion
Heritage Capital Group and Pegasus Residential join forces to continue North Carolina portfolio expansion. Heritage Capital Group, the investment arm of Heritage Management, announces its expansion into the Raleigh, NC Market with the purchase of 3 apartment communities along with a partnership... - June 22, 2011 - Pegasus Residential
Coop Foreclosures in New York City Reach a Two-Year Peak in May 2011
In May 2011 the number of coop units scheduled for auction in New York City reached its highest value in 2 years. - June 22, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Easy Realty Refer Launches Nationwide Referral Network for Real Estate Agents
Nationwide referral platform for real estate agents has been launched by Easy Realty Refer Llc. This robust platform allows residential and commercial real estate agents the ability to refer clients to other top real estate agents in their market, and throughout other cities nationwide. - June 22, 2011 - Easy Realty Refer LLC
Western Pacific Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group (WPMIC) Celebrates 10 Continuous Years of “Excellent” Rating by A.M. Best
Western Pacific Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group (WPMIC) has achieved 10 consecutive years of an “A- (Excellent)” rating by AM Best. WPMIC is the insurer for new home warranties provided by Residential Warranty Company, LLC (RWC) and for general liability insurance provided to home builders through the RWC Insurance Advantage (RIA) program. - June 22, 2011 - Residential Warranty Company, LLC
Andrew Bers of RE/MAX Alliance Group Achieves National Recognition
Longboat Key, Florida, Agent Awarded ABR Designation - June 22, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Property Group Leads Global Digital Innovation, Colliers International Wins Sitecore Site of the Year
Colliers International has been recognised as Australia’s preeminent leader in digital innovation following today’s announcement it has won the prestigious Sitecore Site of the Year. Colliers International was placed ahead of other finalists such as Jetstar, Panasonic, KIA and CSIRO to... - June 21, 2011 - Colliers International (Australia)
RE/MAX Alliance Group Golf Tournament Raises Funds for All Children’s Hospital
9th Annual Golf Tournament Raises $4,650. - June 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Bob Fielder Joins RE/MAX Realty Group of Fort Myers, Florida
Bob Fielder, GRI Broker-Associate with 33 years of real estate experience joins RE/MAX Realty Group of Fort Myers. - June 20, 2011 - REMAX Realty Group South
GRR Real Estate Management Appointed by Sontowski & Partner Group on 70 Million Euro Portfolio
GRR Real Estate Management GmbH (GRR REM) has been appointed by Sontowski & Partner Group on a portfolio of retail investment properties in Germany worth 70 million Euros. Located in Bavaria and Baden Württemberg, the properties extend to around 40,000 sq m. GRR REM manages 260... - June 19, 2011 - GRR Real Estate Management
Union Property Group Launches sellpropertynj.com
Union Property Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Holding Company, has officially launched their new website sellpropertynj.com, targeted at distressed NJ home sellers looking to sell their home fast. Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Consorte, said, “2011 has proven to be a big... - June 19, 2011 - Union Property Group
Hot Properties Event Set for June 24 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Event Features 50 Realtors, 50 Properties in 50 Minutes - June 19, 2011 - CornerStone Title
The City of Sunny Isles Beach Partners with The Continental Group for the June 21st "2011 Hurricane Preparedness Summit"
The City of Sunny Isles Beach (SIB), in conjunction with The Continental Group (TCG), will host a “2011 Hurricane Preparedness Summit” on Tuesday, June 21st from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the SIB Government Center within the David P. Samson Commission Chambers, located at 18070... - June 19, 2011 - Continental Group
Beginners Edge Sports Training (B.E.S.T.) Expands North Phoenix Presence on High Street
Youth Athletic Specialists Create New Entertainment Venue and Programming for Local Families - June 18, 2011 - CityCenter of CityNorth
Local Homeowner in Nevada Avoids Las Vegas Foreclosure by Completing a Short Sale with Las Vegas Short Sale Agent
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short sale Agents who use a comprehensive Las Vegas Short Sale System, has closed another Las Vegas Short Sale saving the Nevada Homeowner from Foreclosure. - June 17, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Alan Thompson Speaks on Social Media at Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Seminar
CornerStone Title Presents Social Media Seminar for Real Estate Professionals - June 17, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Xena Vallone of Xena Vallone Realty Appointed to My Florida Regional MLS’s Board of Directors
Vallone Will Represent the Sarasota Association of REALTORS® - June 17, 2011 - Xena Vallone Realty
SuiteSearch.com Debuts Deals Feature to Give Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Access to Exclusive Office Rates and Promotions
Developed by SuiteSearch North America, Inc. the Comprehensive Commercial Real Estate Website Provides Full Marketing and Listing Services for Property Owners and Managers - June 17, 2011 - SuiteSearch North America, Inc.
Marin County Luxury Home Sales and Median Price Rise in May, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales and the median sale price in Marin County bounced back in May with both indicators climbing from the previous month, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 60 homes... - June 17, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Hotel Galvez to Host Series of Rosenberg Library Exhibits This Summer
Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is collaborating with Rosenberg Library’s Galveston and Texas History Center to host a series of exhibits and presentations at the hotel during the months of July, August and September as part of the hotel’s year-long celebration... - June 17, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Florida Multi-Property Bankruptcy Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) has been retained to offer at auction 5 bankruptcy residential properties, one of which is being offered absolute to the last and highest bidder. This multi-day auction will begin at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 28 and will conclude at 4 PM Wednesday, June 29. - June 16, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Beat the Heat with June Film Screenings at Rockledge
Marietta Apartments with 80-Seat Movie Theater. - June 16, 2011 - Rockledge Apartments
Linda Craft & Team Welcomes Buyers’ Agent Pamela Mansueti
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® is growing in 2011. The team welcomes Pamela Mansueti to the team in June as a Buyer’s Agent. “We were attracted to Pamela’s professionalism and drive to treat each and every client’s home decision as if she were buying the home for... - June 16, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
National Corporate Housing Acquires Equity Corporate Housing from Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR)
National Corporate Housing, a national provider of furnished apartments for temporary housing, announced the company has purchased Equity Corporate Housing, a leading provider of corporate housing and unfurnished rental assistance services nationwide. Equity Corporate Housing has served the... - June 16, 2011 - National Corporate Housing
The Corvus Group/RSM McGladrey, Inc. Complete Due Diligence on Commercial Real Estate Securitization Portfolio
The Corvus Group, Inc. and RSM McGladrey, Inc. recently completed a due diligence assignment on a performing and securitized commercial real estate loan portfolio with a loan balance aggregating $737 million. - June 15, 2011 - The Corvus Group
Michael Cantwell is the New Managing Partner at Kearney Commercial Realty
Michael Cantwell is the new managing partner at Kearney Commercial Realty in West Palm Beach, where he specializes in commercial real estate, including sales and leasing for office, industrial and land properties. - June 15, 2011 - Kearney Commercial Realty
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Sales Jump 17% in Sacramento Area to Outpace Top Competitors
Despite a challenging housing market, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s sales volume and market share both soared over the past year to outpace its top local competitors, the company announced today. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage saw its sales volume year to date jump 17... - June 15, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
RE/MAX Signature of Chicago Honored for Closing More Than a Thousand Transactions in 2010
RE/MAX Signature of Chicago was honored recently for achieving a level of sales growth that few real estate brokerages could top in 2010. It registered a 30 percent increase in closed transactions compared to its 2009 results, and the 1,033 sales its agents completed last year made it Chicago’s No. 1 RE/MAX office in transaction volume. - June 15, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Pogoda Management Co. Brokers Sale and is First Choice of New Owners for Harbor Park Mini Warehouse Management
Property Management Company was chosen to remain as the management company of the recently sold self storage facility, Harbor Park Mini Warehouse, in Harbor Springs, MI. - June 15, 2011 - Pogoda Companies
The BSC Group Expands Team
Casey McGrath joins The BSC Group LLC as associate vice president. - June 14, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
The Soda Group Offers Advice on Reducing Moving Expenses
11 Ways to Move on a Budget - June 14, 2011 - The Soda Group
RE/MAX Classic Announces Top 10 Brokerage in the Nation Recognition
Top in the industry. Leading productivity of RE/MAX Classic agents wins the prestigious recognition as one of the Top 10 brokerages in the nation for Closed Transactions. - June 13, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic, Detroit
RE/MAX City Honored as Chicago's Top Multi-Office Company in 2010 by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
RE/MAX City recently was named the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network’s top multi-office company in Chicago for 2010. The award was based on transactions completed and total sales volume closed at its two offices last year. - June 13, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Horizon Income Launches New Pet Insurance Program Through Hartville’s “America’s Pet Plan” to Support the ASPCA
Horizon Income, a Property & Casualty insurance agency, now offers Pet Insurance with the proceeds benefiting the ASPCA (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). - June 13, 2011 - Horizon Income